Advocates for safe water walked into a federal courthouse Thursday seeking a judge’s order to rescue every Newark household with taps churning out lead-contaminated water. They want more distribution that some city experts consider necessary.

“We are filing for 10 cases of bottled water, door-to-door delivery, per week, to all households, including the Wanaque, not just the Pequannock,” Newark Water Coalition member Shakima Thomas said.

“We are asking that anyone who has a lead pipe or a lead service line inside their house… that they should have a safe source of drinking water. Right now, it looks like bottled water is that source, and we’re asking the court to order that,” said Erik Olson of the Natural Resources Defense Council.

The city’s four water distribution centers have been criticized as inadequate, and the extra push in court is for free deliveries to people’s homes.

“For our most vulnerable residents, it is imperative they get it at home,” resident Jordan added.

“Water is a human right. Fix it!” Newark resident Yvette Jordan said.

Meanwhile, New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner is meeting with federal officials in Washington.